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Japanese culture and traditions
Japanese culture and traditions
Japanese culture and traditions 
Japanese culture and traditions Tanuki racoon dog brings us prosperity 信楽焼の狸と八相縁起につき英語で説明
Shigaraki Yaki Tanuki figurine brings us prosperity with its Hasso Engi, the Buddhist conception.
Japanese culture and traditions Dragon Hole at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto 龍穴につき英語で説明
Dragon hole is a place where Ki, the source of power and energy, stays temporary. Yasaka shrine in Kyoto is located over it.
Japanese culture and traditions Comprehensive Guide to Kyoto: Essential travel tips 京都総合ガイド英語版
The comprehensive guide of Kyoto. The essential travel tips about the way visit shrines and temples, places to visit, Sakura, Autumn leaves, and so on.
Japanese culture and traditions Comprehensive guide for Sakura in Kyoto 2024 京都の桜につき英語で説明
In this post, I'll show you the way to enjoy Sakura in Kyoto: When and where to see, kinds of Sakura the reason we love them, and top 5 places. 合掌
Japanese culture and traditions What is Kami, or Shinto Deity? 神につき英語で説明
There are many Shinto shrines, Matsuri, ceremonies and rituals. We can't under stand them without the knowledge of Kami, or Shinto Deity. In this post, I'll show you what it is. 合掌
Japanese culture and traditions The faith of Goryo 御霊信仰につき英語で説明
Mitama is a sprit of the deceased. Ancient people thought it caused natural disasters and epidemics. In this post, I'll show you how people managed them in order to accomplish to the peace. 合掌
Japanese culture and traditions Kigen Sai 2024: Kashihara Jingu celebrates the birth of Japan 橿原神宮の紀元祭英語で説明
Kigensai festival (紀元祭) is a ritual to celebrate the birth of Japan. According to Nihon Shoki,『日本書記』Emperor Jinmu (神武天皇) became the 1st emperor of Japan in 660 B.C. at a place known as Kashihara Jingu shrine today. In this article, you can learn about how Japan started and Kigensai.
Japanese mythology Japanese mythology 1: The birth of Japan
To under stand Japanese culture and its inheritance without the knowledge of Japanese mythology. I'll write a series of 6 posts on the important myths. 合掌
Japanese mythology Japanese mythology 2: Iwato Gakure, World without sun or Amaterasu Ohmikami
To under stand Japanese culture and its inheritance without the knowledge of Japanese mythology. In this post, let us see "Iwato Gkure," 合掌